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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.77, 500.48 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.77, 500.48 and 151.06 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.77 : 500.48 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.77/500.48 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.77x = 500.48 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.77x = 75,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,602.51/333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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